Senior Designer, Graphic

The Senior Designer, Graphic is accountable for building strong collaboration with Creative Team and business partners to develop concepts based on written or verbal briefs. The role creates design solutions that visually convey a particular message, idea or concept. This individual works with and mentors junior creatives.

• Collaborate on and/or lead more complex creative assignments

• Mentor other team members with the conceptual thinking, development and execution of creative campaigns across all mediums; performs this function independently

• Participate in meetings facilitated by business area or project initiator to understand the goals and objectives throughout the stages of a project

• Produce creative deliverables for omni-channel campaigns, digital media, catalogs, packaging, store signage, promotions, advertisements and other mediums; maintain brand authenticity throughout all creative work

• Create design solutions that visually convey a particular message, idea or concept

• Deliver and present concepts and designs to Creative partners and directors, Marketing and internal clients and project stakeholders

• Create merchandise and shot lists, and get all needed concept approvals and works with studio to prepare for photo shoots

• Assist in the production of a variety of assets and has understanding of file preparation/die lines/print layouts and printing processes for print and digital applications

• Review all editorial and image content, and ensure proper layout; attend press checks as needed

• Develop and maintain schedules for projects

• Apply established corporate branding specifications to ensure work meets brand guidelines.

• Ensure all customers are provided gracious, quick and efficient service

• Strong communication skills, and ability to articulate complex & technical issues to Creative Team and business partners

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and effectively prioritize multiple projects

• A positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and the company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication

• Bachelor's degree in Art and Design with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, or a related area, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years GRAPHICS experience

• Proficiency in Adobe CC Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite

• Motion Graphics and Animation experience a plus

• Illustration and Photography skills a plus

• Love and mastery of typography